The Patriots will once again most likely carry seven defensive lineman. Like most teams today, the Patriots like to rotate their defensive lineman based on down and distance and situation. The Patriots front boasts some versatile and talented players that fit the scheme well. The question is, can guys like Christian Barmore produce up to his ability? If Barmore ends up being the player most believe he can, this group…
Maine hoping for more progress in second year under Stevens – CAA Media Day coverage
Image courtesy of Maine Athletics Maine was the first of the three New England schools to take part in CAA virtual Media Day on Tuesday morning. Here’s what head coach Jordan Stevens, QB Derek Robertson and linebacker Vince Thomas had to say: OPENING THOUGHTS FROM STEVENS “Really excited about this season coming up and the progress we’ve made as a team, really the last eight months working together. The commitment,…
Patriots Training Camp Preview: Linebackers and EDGE Rushers
The linebacker position has changed in recent years. Teams are exclusively playing mostly nickel and dime packages now thanks to all the spread offenses they are seeing. The NFL has gone from a 21 personnel league to a 10 and 11 personnel league offensively. Defenses have adjusted and matching up with more athletes on the field. The Patriots have been doing it for years. You see how much they emphasize…
Player reactions following Renegades’ 5th straight WFA Pro National Championship
Images courtesy of @bostonrenegades (IG) The Renegades were partying like it was, well, 2022 on Saturday night. For a fifth straight season, Boston captured the Women’s Football Alliance Pro Division National Championship, beating St. Louis 35-7 at the pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday afternoon. Every year, head coach John Johnson has said that he’ll enjoy everything when it’s over, and every year during this 40-game winning streak, he’s…
Renegades grind out win for 5th straight WFA Pro National Title
CANTON, OH – 40 consecutive wins and five straight championships. eight for Boston women’s professional football overall. The Boston Renegades continued to add to their legacy on Saturday afternoon at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, winning another Women’s Football Alliance Pro Division National Championship with a 35-7 win over a good St. Louis Slam team on national television. The Slam made life difficult for Boston early, but in the…
Pirates Preview: Massachusetts Pirates (9-7) at Sioux Falls Storm (9-7)
Kickoff: The Pirates open round one of the IFL Playoffs with a trip back to Sioux Falks to take on the Storm. The Pirates are on the road after losing 62-59 last week to Sioux Falls. It will not be easy but the Pirates know what to expect and they know they can win in this building. Here are three keys to tonight’s game. 1. Defense needs to play well: Sounds…
22 Burning Questions answered as the Patriots open training camp next week
The Patriots open training camp on Wednesday but before they do, hear 22 (11 on O, 11 on D reference) burning questions. 1. What affect will the O’Brien hire have on the offense: O’Brien will make a big difference. The offense will be organized, well coached and the play calling will be much better. Expect a 10 point plus uptick in scoring and a more creative scheme that utilizes all…
Dexter Southfield’s Liam Andrews commits to Penn State
Dexter Southfield defensive lineman Liam Andrews has committed to Penn State. Andrews chose Penn State from a final list that included Wisconsin and South Carolina. He had more than 20 offers from programs including Ohio State, Michigan, Oklahoma, Florida and Miami. https://twitter.com/1iamandrews/status/1682413779286478848?s=46&t=0-klhPVppXQ66vGpXhGesA The 6-5 275 pound Andrews has been a two way starter for Dexter but will play defense for the Nittany Lions. As far as why he chose Penn…